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AV08 PVF

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,890 mi
Last recorded64,890 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 64,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 64,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light cracking on both rear tyre treads

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light cluster ,one bulb out of three not working

Oil leak, but not excessive oily sump /gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,372 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users intermittent (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside rear upper light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users intermittent (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside rear upper light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 46,575 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,475 miles

All 4 tyre treads cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 36,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 34,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,066 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 31,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 27,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyre treads extending cracks ( BORDER LINE PASS )

Pass 4 May 2011 19,288 miles

front tyre treads cracked

Fail 4 May 2011 19,288 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyre treads cracked

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AV08 PVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 PVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 PVF registered?

AV08 PVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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